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Create and Use Custom Functions in R

by Pinal Dave

Efficient and reusable code forms the foundation of a smooth and effective data analysis workflow. This course will teach you the art of creating and using reusable custom functions in R.

What you'll learn

Reusable and efficient code is the backbone of any streamlined data analysis process. In this course, Create and Use Custom Functions in R, you'll learn how to write custom functions tailored to your specific tasks.

First, you'll understand how to define functions with parameters and return values. Then, you'll explore adding conditional checks to handle various input scenarios and test these functions across different datasets. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll be able to write reliable, reusable, and efficient R functions for any analytical challenge.

About the author

Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 22 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Master of Science degree and numerous database certifications. Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books and 81 Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.

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